Hansel and Gretel crosswords for kids
Two brave children outsmart a wicked witch. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.
3 crosswords on this page
Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.
Hansel and Gretel crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
Hansel and Gretel Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 6. Trail of food left to find way home
Down
- 1. Spiced cookie the whole house is made from
- 2. The children's father who chops trees
- 3. Mean woman who wants children sent away
- 4. Jewels the children find in witch's house
- 5. Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister
Hansel and Gretel Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Hansel and Gretel crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
Hansel and Gretel Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 4. Sweet treat on a stick decorating the house
- 5. What the witch wants to do to Hansel
- 7. White stones dropped to mark the way home
- 8. Trail of food left to find way home
- 9. Mean woman who wants children sent away
- 10. The children's father who chops trees
Down
- 1. Dark scary woods where the children get lost
- 2. Big pot the witch uses for cooking
- 3. Spiced cookie the whole house is made from
- 6. Jewels the children find in witch's house
Hansel and Gretel Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Hansel and Gretel crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
Hansel and Gretel Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 1. White stones dropped to mark the way home
- 3. Big pot the witch uses for cooking
- 4. How Gretel tricks the witch at the end
- 5. The children's father who chops trees
- 6. Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister
- 7. Spiced cookie the whole house is made from
- 9. Sweet treat on a stick decorating the house
- 11. Why the children eat the candy house
- 12. Jewels the children find in witch's house
Down
- 2. Trail of food left to find way home
- 5. Evil old woman who lives in candy house
- 6. Mean woman who wants children sent away
- 8. Dark scary woods where the children get lost
- 10. What the witch wants to do to Hansel
Hansel and Gretel Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
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About Hansel and Gretel Crossword
Our Hansel and Gretel crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Two brave children outsmart a wicked witch. Each one is built around themed words like stepmother, lost and cage, so children pick up hansel and gretel vocabulary by playing - not from a flashcard.
Choose easy, medium, or hard to match your child (ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10+). Every level is free, comes with an answer key, and quietly builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning - a no-prep pick for a quiet afternoon at home or a themed activity in class.
Common questions
Are these hansel and gretel crossword puzzles free to print?+
Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.
What age are hansel and gretel crosswords designed for?+
Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.
Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?+
Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.